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Chin Hin Group BhdXKLS:5273 73 Gross Margin % is 19.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 9.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5273 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks worse than 68.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5273'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65 Med: 9.26 Max: 19.21
Current: 19.21
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chin Hin Group Bhd was 19.21%. The lowest was 7.65%. And the median was 9.26%.
XKLS:5273's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.43% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs XKLS:5273: 19.21
Chin Hin Group Bhd had a gross margin of 19.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chin Hin Group Bhd was 20.20% per year.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Chin Hin Group Bhd had a gross margin of 19.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chin Hin Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XKLS:5273 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) has a Gross Margin % of 19.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 9.26. Over the past decade, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #271 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.53% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 9.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 19.21. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 19.53% is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #271 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chin Hin Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Hin Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #271 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chin Hin Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 19.53% is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chin Hin Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 19.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.26 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Chin Hin Group Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 396 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.53% is 25.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 19.53%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 9.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.64, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.53%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 9.26 and 25.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Chin Hin Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273), the current Gross Margin % is 19.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.64.
GuruFocus considers Chin Hin Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5273:
Gross Margin %: 19.53% (111% above median its 10-year median of 9.26)
GF Value™: RM3.64 vs. price of RM2.10 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Building Materials median (#271 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Hin Group Bhd is an integrated builder conglomerate delivering end-to end solutions across Malaysia and the region, from upstream activities such as building materials manufacturing, to downstream activities including construction engineering, property development, and home & living solutions. The company's segments include Investment holding and management services, Building material division, Vehicle division, Kitchen and wardrobe system, Interior fit-out works, Property development division, and Construction division. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand with Majority of the revenue derived from Malaysia.
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